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STARLINK-5673 (55462)
COSPAR: 2023-015P | Alt Name: Starlink 5673
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55462
International Designator
2023-015P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:55:58 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
304.84°
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Argument of Perigee
277.63°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5673
Alternative Name
Starlink 5673
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 55462U 23015P 26200.37220970 -.00000393 00000+0 -47425-5 0 9996
2 55462 43.0046 304.8365 0001686 277.6250 82.4411 15.27576290190868
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-5673 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-015P) is a Starlink spacecraft owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on February 2, 2023, from the Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, indicating large solar arrays for power generation. It weighs approximately 290 kilograms without fuel but had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it is designed primarily for communication purposes. The propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. Power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
290
Launch Mass
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-3-14
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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